One of the three great festivals of Fukuoka Prefecture, it boasts a history of nearly 400 years of majestic and elegant Gion Daiko drums.
In 2019, the festival was designated a nationally important intangible folk-cultural property.
Dashi floats with men powerfully drumming both sides of taiko drums on them, together with the sounds of small jangala gongs, make their way through the streets.
The sound of the double-sided drums, which are unique even in Japan, resonates in the stomachs of onlookers. This is the definitive summer festival of Kokura.

Event Dates	Held over the three days around the third Saturday in July each year.
Event Details	Friday, July 18, to Sunday, July 20, 2025 *Please see the official website for details.
Official site	https://kokuragiondaiko.jp/
Location (venue)	The open area in front of Otemon Gate at Kokura Castle
Address	Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Region	Kyushu
Category	Bravery, Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: May.26.2025